Does Pearson pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pearson employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pearson. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pearson?

59% of Pearson employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pearson 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pearson?

Test Administrator (193) , Project Manager (156) , Sales Representative (135) , Test Scorer (132) , Software Engineer (129) , Manager (126) , Enrollment Advisor (105) , Director (103) , Scorer (83) , Editor (69) , Product Manager (67) , Senior Software Engineer (61) , Remote Scorer (59) , Intern (44) , Customer Service Representative (42)

What are the pros of working at Pearson according to real employee reviews?

"Most people at Pearson are great to work with and want to do the right thing." ((in 790 reviews)); "Good benefits when your employer doesn't actually have an issue when you use it." ((in 769 reviews)); "Good work life balance in the sales department of school and higher education but not in other areas" ((in 368 reviews)); "flexible work from home schedule" ((in 328 reviews)); "Great colleagues and work that is very meaningful" ((in 218 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pearson according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay; promotions are impossible to get if you don't want to go into sales" ((in 371 reviews)); "Management was poor and unfair at times" ((in 360 reviews)); "Low salary and hard" ((in 259 reviews)); "Constant layoffs and reorganization." ((in 208 reviews)); "Many leaders including line managers do not interact with their teams." ((in 167 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pearson layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Pearson layoffs and their outlook for job security at Pearson in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Pearson locations?

Toronto , North York , Burnaby , Vancouver , Burlington , Don Mills , Montreal , Ottawa , Hamilton , Oakville , Calgary , London , Halifax , Regina , Toronto , Edmonton , Victoria , Scarborough , Windsor , Barrie , Sudbury , Ajax , North Toronto

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3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(7,734 total reviews)

Omar Abbosh

56% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

3.0

Career opportunities

Pearson has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 7,734 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pearson employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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8K reviews

5.0

Nov 23, 2025

Remote, Lovely people

Marketing

Recommend

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Pros

Remote Passionate colleagues who care Canadian company

Cons

Little opportunity for advancement. Market volatility

5.0

Nov 12, 2025

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Student mentor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Was able to help other students who were struggling.

Cons

Everything was awesome, and I had no problems with it.

5.0

Aug 26, 2025

Working at Pearson Canada

Business analyst

Recommend

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Supportive Colleagues & Culture Most people at Pearson are great to work with and want to do the right thing. Many teams foster a collaborative and mission-driven environment, especially in roles tied to education and client success. Flexible Work-Life Balance Work life balance is pretty good and your schedule can be very flexible with options to work from home. Particularly strong in departments like sales, education, and remote administration. Comprehensive Benefits Good benefits when your employer doesn't actually have an issue when you use it. Health and wellness programs are noted as competitive, and severance terms are favorable for long-term staff.

Cons

Compensation Isn’t Always Competitive Low pay; promotions are rare. Salaries may lag behind industry benchmarks, and opportunities for advancement can feel limited unless aligned with revenue-generating units. Management & Communication Gaps Management was poor and unfair at times. Many leaders including line managers do not interact with their teams. Several employees report that leadership can be disconnected, leading to unclear direction and low morale. Frequent Restructuring & Low Visibility Massive layoffs and reorganizations year over year over year. Organizational changes and shifting strategies contribute to instability and uncertainty, making long-term career planning challenging.

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